TAHNIAH!

DR. NOOR MASTURA MOHD MUJAR

Breast cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality among women worldwide. Early detection significantly improves survival rates. However, various challenges in Malaysia hinder its effectiveness. These include low participation and engagement in screening programs, logistical barriers, patient navigation difficulties, decision-making complexities, and inadequate follow-up care. This research explores the challenges and effectiveness of a breast cancer screening program using the LPPKN mammographic data. Based on the findings, a patient-centered care framework model will be proposed to enhance the efficiency of early breast cancer detection in Malaysia.

PROFESOR MADYA DR. NOR SHAFRIN AHMAD

Perceraian merupakan isu sosial yang memberi kesan mendalam kepada individu dan keluarga yang terlibat. Perceraian membawa pelbagai kesan kepada suami dan isteri serta anak-anak. Ia melibatkan aspek emosi, psikologi, sosial, dan ekonomi. Kajian ini bertujuan untuk membangunkan satu model kaunseling krisis kehilangan yang berstruktur dan berasaskan bukti empirikal bagi menangani isu pra dan pasca perceraian. Empat objektif utama digariskan: (1) mengkaji daya tindak dan tahap resiliensi pasangan pra dan pasca perceraian (2) meneroka secara mendalam struktur intervensi kaunseling krisis (3) membina satu struktur model kaunseling krisis yang sesuai digunakan dalam konteks perceraian; dan (4) menguji kesahan dan kebolehpercayaan model yang dibangunkan melalui penilaian pakar. Melalui pendekatan kajian campuran, data kuantitatif dan kualitatif digabungkan bagi memastikan model yang dibangunkan bersifat menyeluruh dan responsif terhadap keperluan sebenar isu perceraian. Responen kajian merupakan kaunselor yang mengendalikan kes perceraian serta individu yang dalam proses pra dan pasca perceraian. Hasil kajian ini dijangka dapat memberi sumbangan bermakna kepada matlamat pembangunan mampan (SDG 3: Kehidupan Sejahtera dan Kesihatan Baik) melalui penyediaan satu model kaunseling krisis kehilangan yang boleh dijadikan panduan oleh kaunselor di Lembaga Penduduk dan Pembangunan Keluarga Negara (LPPKN) serta kaunselor profesional yang mengendalikan kes-kes perceraian. Model ini akan membantu dalam menyokong individu yang berhadapan dengan tekanan emosi, cabaran sosial dan bebanan ekonomi akibat perceraian, seterusnya meningkatkan kesejahteraan psikososial mereka.

DR. MOHAMAD HAFIZI ABU BAKAR

This study assesses the technical feasibility of establishing a cultured meat industry in Malaysia, focusing on the Klang Valley region over six months. As global demand for sustainable protein rises, cultured meat offers a viable solution to the environmental and ethical challenges of traditional livestock farming. However, commercialization requires overcoming technical and logistical hurdles. This study explores three key areas: Technology Overview, Production Scale, and Supply Chain Requirements. The Technology Overview evaluates the cultured meat production process, highlighting critical technologiessuch as bioreactors, growth media, and scaffold fabrication, while addressing challenges in cell viability, product consistency, and scalability and exploring downstream processing innovations to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. The Production Scale section assesses scaling feasibility, analysing production costs at various levels and identifying technical barriers in transitioning from pilot-scale to full-scale commercial operations. The Supply Chain Requirements focus on sourcing cell lines, growth media, and other key inputs, as well as facility location considerations and distribution networks needed toestablish a sustainable production ecosystem in Malaysia. The study employs expert interviews, site visits, benchmarking analysis, and focus group discussions (FGDs) to ensure a comprehensive evaluation. By engaging industry leaders, operational facilities, and local stakeholders, it provides valuable insights into the technical and logistical feasibility of cultured meat production in Malaysia. The findings will serve as a blueprint for developing a viable cultured meat industry, supporting Malaysia’s food security and sustainability goals.